Companies are complying with the governance code, but ‘continue to struggle’, finds research on behalf of regulators.

The clock has started ticking on the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

The need for well-resourced independent assurance, backed by a strong audit reform and corporate governance bill, is stronger than ever.

Audit committees’ oversight responsibilities are growing well beyond their core role, thanks to global uncertainty and changing regulation.

As boards gird their loins to prepare for updated UK corporate governance requirements from 2026, there’s good news too.

Today’s King’s Speech included a declaration that the UK would get a draft audit reform and corporate governance bill.

Adopting proposals ditched by the previous government would foster growth and a transparent, trustworthy business ecosystem.

Amending section 172 of the Companies Act would empower leaders to align the interests of profits and planet.

There is to be no shareholder approval for ‘significant transactions’, nor a need for a sunset clause on dual-class shares.

Accountancy body ACCA seeks ‘timetables for addressing key issues such as economic, fiscal and corporate governance reforms’.